Malwarebytes version 3.1.1 beta

I'd like to invite you to try out our latest beta version of Malwarebytes -- v. 3.1.1.1722 -- available for download from this link.https://malwarebytes.app.box.com/s/mj0xcci1uqbwuj8a7bc7qi5ek3x8r8dp

You should be able to install directly over any earlier Malwarebytes version you might be running.

Here's What's New & Improved:

Performance/protective capability? Multiple enhancements result in reduction of memory usage? Faster load time and responsiveness of third-party applications? Improved performance of Web Protection? Faster Malwarebytes 3 program startup time and responsiveness of user interface? New detection and protection layer with machine learning based anomaly detection (to be deployed gradually even if it shows ?enabled? under Settings)? Improved Self-Protection by requiring escalated privileges to disable protections or deactivate a license? Enhanced malware protection techniques and remediation capabilities? Added an automatic monthly scheduled scan in Free mode

Usability? Added ability to control the priority of manual scans on the system? Added setting to turn off ?Real-Time Protection turned off? notifications when protection was specifically disabled by the user? Added ability to exclude the last website blocked by Web Protection via the tray menu? Fixed several defects related to configuring Custom Scans, including selecting child folders and fixing issues with touch screens? Fixed problem where a right-click context scan appeared broken after scheduled scan due to misleading "Cannot start a scan while another one is in progress" message ? Fixed issue where you could not add or edit a scheduled scan in Spanish and some other languages ? Fixed issue where scan could appear stuck on Heuristics Analysis when it had actually completed successfully? Fixed issue where Self-Protection setting would fail to toggle correctly after an upgrade

Stability/issues fixed? Fixed several crashes in the Web Protection module? Fixed issue where Ransomware Protection would be stuck in ?Starting? state after a reboot ? Fixed a conflict with Norton that caused web pages not to load and plug-ins to crash in Chrome? Fixed issue with WMI protection technique in Exploit Protection that could cause Office applications to crash? Fixed several crashes related to the service and tray? Fixed many other miscellaneous defects and user interface improvements

Please take it for a spin and let us know your feedback by starting a new topic in this forum.

I'd like to invite you to try out our latest beta version of Malwarebytes -- v. 3.1.0.1716 -- available for download from this link. https://malwarebytes.app.box.com/s/8ji4qx4xnbyx69dwu1quhvls3p0l27sc

You should be able to install directly over any earlier Malwarebytes version you might be running.

Here's What's New & Improved:

Performance/protective capability? Multiple enhancements result in reduction of memory usage? Faster load time and responsiveness of third-party applications? Improved performance of Web Protection? Faster Malwarebytes 3 program startup time and responsiveness of user interface? New detection and protection layer with machine learning based anomaly detection (to be deployed gradually even if it shows ?enabled? under Settings)? Improved Self-Protection by requiring escalated privileges to disable protections or deactivate a license? Enhanced malware protection techniques and remediation capabilities? Added an automatic monthly scheduled scan in Free mode

Usability? Added ability to control the priority of manual scans on the system? Added setting to turn off ?Real-Time Protection turned off? notifications when protection was specifically disabled by the user? Added ability to exclude the last website blocked by Web Protection via the tray menu? Fixed several defects re... Read more

A new Version 1.70 of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is in BETA Testing -General Details of the updates in the 1.70 BETA VersionA Zipfile download of the BETA version is here, but only for testing if you wish -Only just released for forum testing, but it is on the open forum area -

What version of Vista is Vista Beta RC1 a beta version of? Ultimate? This is the first beta of Vista that I have installed.

Thanks.

Answer:Vista beta is beta of what version?

Yes RC1 is Vista Ultimate. If you setup user accounts /w password and not automatically logging in then you see that right at the bottom of the logon screen. As well as under the system properties. Actually there quite a few places that displays it.

Caveat: Emphasize this is a discussion of a **BETA** product. The following information is excerpted from https://forums.malwarebytes.org/topic/190369-announcing-beta-of-malwarebytes-30-a-next-generation-antivirus-replacement/Malwarebytes 3.0... is built to provide comprehensive protection against today’s threat landscape so that you can finally replace your traditional antivirus.Our engineers have spent the last year building this product from the ground up and have combined our Anti-Malware, Anti-Exploit, Anti-Ransomware, Website Protection, and Remediation technologies all into a single product which we simply call “Malwarebytes.” And it scans your computer 3-4 times faster!When we launch Malwarebytes 3.0, we are confident that you can finally replace your traditional antivirus, thanks to our innovative and layered approach to preventing malware infections using a healthy combination of proactive and signature-less technologies...But rest assured, we will continue to support compatibility if you choose to use a third-party antivirus or other security software alongside Malwarebytes 3.0... We built Malwarebytes 3.0 to be compatible with all major antivirus software, even Windows Defender and Microsoft Security Essentials.--------------------------For users who already have Anti-Exploit or Anti-Ransomware installed, Malwarebytes 3.0 will automatically remove the old Anti-Malware, Anti-Exploit a... Read more

Answer:Malwarebytes 3.0 *BETA*

Feeling as I do, and expecting that a multitude of others feel the same....that one product is not necessarily the best solution for comprehensive Internet security, I applaud their efforts that will allow we users to configure security products in the ways we deem to be the best for our unique situatinos.Although Panda AV nags me every day to upgrade, I appreciate that it is installed and working, and simply close the little roll up.

Available here at MajorGeeks!http://www.majorgeeks.com/Malwarebytes_Anti-Malware_BETA_d6648.html

I've been running MBAM since it was originally in Beta back in the v 0.85 days.... anyway- Once the Beta became 'non Beta' and the program went to a full version with active protection, I bought it, and have been running it HAPPILY ever since (MBAM rocks!). So, today, a milestone was reached with the release of the 1.50 Beta. I've installed it, and so far the only real difference I have seen is in the IP blocker. Now when an IP is blocked, MBAM shows the process/program responsible for linking to the IP address, and (as usual) the IP address itself is also shown. A huge improvement IMO. There are also some smaller GUI changes, but these are minor IMO in comparison to revealing the source process of the IP initiation....

If anyone has any other observations related to this v1.50 Beta, feel free to add to this thread and/or to discuss!!!

We are very excited about these major improvements in Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware 1.50. This version represents a complete overhaul of much of our functionality. Among the highlights are:

Dramatically improved scan speed: up to 5 times faster.Dramatically improved stability of both the scanner and protection module (free and pro version, respectively).More responsive: program loads up to 3 times faster, and protection module has lower impact on system resources (pro version only).New internal detection algorithms enable detection of more real-world malware.

You can now add files and folders to the ignore list manually.Ability to schedule and unschedule scans and updates from the command line (pro version only).Notifications of blocked malicious websites now include additional details such as type, port, and process on Windows Vista and higher.Dramatically improved flash scan (pro version only) -- determine whether a more in-depth scan is needed, in less than 10 seconds on many machines.One-touch easy-to-use option to keep protection up-to-date automatically (pro version only)."Warn if database is outdated by:" option now warns if the database is far out-of-date (7 days by default), including for protection (pro version only).

1. It is a requirement that you must uninstall the first beta and reboot before installing public beta 2.

2. Due to a bug in the first beta's uninstaller, Windows Defender may turn off. It is imperative that you check the status of Windows Defender after uninstalling the first beta and make sure it's where you want it to be.Change LogMany performance improvements, including reduced memory and CPU usage and quicker Malwarebytes startup timesSeveral fixes to program update and upgrade functionality, including incorrectly showing the "Updates not current' message in the dashboardAdded new error message if an update check failed due to no internet connectionFixed the issue where the ?Warn user? setting for Potentially Unwanted Programs and Potentially Unwanted Modifications was not honored Fixed File and Folder Exclusions entry fields to not allow text entry so specific files or folders are requiredFixed the issue where you might see inconsistent protection statuses upon install or upgrade Fixed issue where if you had the ?Recover if missed by? setting enabled Malwarebytes might attempt to scan after every rebootFixed issue where Anti-Exploit Protected Application settings were not disabling appropriatelyFixed issue where Web Protection would not start in Premium or Trial modes in Windows XPFixed several issues around integration with Windows Security Center / Windows Action CenterThe majority of translations of supported languages are ... Read more

Answer:Malwarebytes public beta 2

Thank you for the update brother.Installing it now to check this version out

Change Log for v3.0.4Addressed slowdowns and freezes due to certain deadlock conditions that could occur while updating MalwarebytesThis also fixed the corresponding issue where updates would constantly show as ?Applying?

Addressed slowdowns and freezes that could occur after upgrading from Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.x to Malwarebytes 3.0 due to an improperly carried over ?Delay Real-Time Protection on startup? settingFurther improved overall memory usageFurther improved overall scan speed when main user interface is openFixed a crash with mbam.exe when installed Malwarebytes 3.0 was installed over Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium v. 2.2.1 in Windows 8.1 x64Fixed an issue on upgrade from Malwarebytes Anti-Malware v. 1.75 to Malwarebytes 3.0 where threats could be auto-quarantined during a scanFixed issues that affected ability to register properly with Windows Security / Action CenterFinal translations for all supported languages were integratedMalwarebytes 3.0 beta 3 download: https://malwarebytes.box.com/s/vq1dtyyfyn8mr6azlyps1v3at26qj34z

1. It is a requirement that you must uninstall the first beta and reboot before installing public beta 2.

2. Due to a bug in the first beta's uninstaller, Windows Defender may turn off. It is imperative that you check the status of Windows Defender after uninstalling the first beta and make sure it's where you want it to be.Change LogMany performance improvements, including reduced memory and CPU usage and quicker Malwarebytes startup timesSeveral fixes to program update and upgrade functionality, including incorrectly showing the "Updates not current' message in the dashboardAdded new error message if an update check failed due to no internet connectionFixed the issue where the ?Warn user? setting for Potentially Unwanted Programs and Potentially Unwanted Modifications was not honored Fixed File and Folder Exclusions entry fields to not allow text entry so specific files or folders are requiredFixed the issue where you might see inconsistent protection statuses upon install or upgrade Fixed issue where if you had the ?Recover if missed by? setting enabled Malwarebytes might attempt to scan after every rebootFixed issue where Anti-Exploit Protected Application settings were not disabling appropriatelyFixed issue where Web Protection would not start in Premium or Trial modes in Windows XPFixed several issues around integration with Windows Security Center / Windows Action CenterThe majority of translations of supported languages are ... Read more

Answer:Malwarebytes 3.0 Public BETA 2

Thank you for the update brother.Installing it now to check this version out

It is a robust product currently in BETA testing.As recommended by the product developers HERE, it should not be installed in a production environment.Eventually, the technology will be incorporated into Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM).

More information:

Introducing Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware BetaMalwarebytes Anti-Ransomware BETA 7 Now AvailableI have MBAM and MBAE. Why do I need Anti-Ransomware?How to report a False Positive

New Features:
? Future versions will be able to upgrade without requiring a reboot after installation
? Protection module now controllable for the entire machine instead of being limited to individual user accounts
? Filesystem Blocking and Website Blocking can be enabled or disabled separately via the Protection tab
? Protection logs now show when malicious file execution blocking is enabled or disabled
? Realtime protection may now be cleanly terminated via the 'Exit' option in the tray without leaving any running processes
? Japanese language support added

Improvements:
? Malwarebytes Chameleon enhanced to be even more effective against the latest threats
? Realtime protection now starts much faster on Windows Vista and Windows 7
? Eliminated performance issues caused by database updates and Ignore List manipulation on Windows Vista and Windows 7
? Pop-ups for threats detected by realtime protection can not be minimized

Issues Fixed:
? Saving logs to custom locations after scans now works correctly
? Context menu setting is now honored correctly after performing a program upgrade
? Users who have previously completed the trial will not be prompted to start the trial upon upgrade or reinstallation
? Dates and times of items listed in the Quarantine are now displayed correctlyClick to expand...

Answer:Malwarebytes Antimalware 1.65.0.1000 Beta

Looks like the majority of this update with be for the realtime protection part of malwarebytes, good to see that they are improving chameleon. And of course probably the most popular feature will now be "Future versions will be able to upgrade without requiring a reboot after installation" lol

We're excited to announce that we have a new version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware ready for beta testing!

Version 1.70 of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware brings with it a host of great new features and enhancements. Please give it a try by downloading it below and provide your feedback in this thread, Thanks!New Features:

* New program logo and icons* Heuristics for 0-day exploit detection now implemented in protection module for PRO version* Threats detected by the protection module are now quarantined automatically by default* Malwarebytes Anti-Malware now shows Windows 8 START screen notifications* More Tools tab enhanced with tons of new content and more to come in the future* Option to allow a threat to run temporarily (Allow Temporarily) added to filesystem protection prompts* Option to add a detected item to the Ignore List (Allow Always) added to filesystem protection prompts

Improvements:

* Heuristics for detecting new and unknown threats improved* Scanner efficiency improved* Microsoft Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10 now identified correctly in scan logs* Help file updated to include information on new features* Better compatibility with many other security products in realtime

Improvements:Full support for Windows 10 operating system addedEnhanced safeguards to prevent false positives on legitimate filesImproved rootkit scanning to prevent false positives for Unknown.Rootkit.Driver and Unknown.Rootkit.VBRMinor user interface edits including updated Scan Results view and updated top navigation menuAdded ability to sort the columns in Quarantine table under History tabImproved handling of scheduled updates set to run on reboot to prevent repeated missed updatesImproved messaging in limited user accounts when an action requiring Admin privileges is attemptedNew message added when Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is running in a business environmentUpdated License Agreement included

Issues Fixed:Fixed security vulnerability and enhanced Malwarebytes Anti-Malware self-protectionFixed several issues related to updating databases in a limited user accountFixed issue where USB drives would not show as available for scanning on the Custom Scan Configuration screenFixed several licensing issues that could potentially cause invalid license and protection statesFixed problem where double-clicking the tray icon would not launch the user interfaceMalwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.2.0 Beta 1 Now Available - Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.2.0 Beta - Malwarebytes Forum

We?re very excited to announce the first public beta for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.1!

This release consists primarily of a number of user interface enhancements, so we?re anxious to get this build in your hands to see what you think.

We want to hear your feedback?good and bad. Simply create a new topic in this forum to post your feedback.

Please note that this this is NOT a final Release Candidate ? this is the first beta and we definitely plan to continue addressing issues throughout the upcoming beta period.What?s new:Brand new UI design! Much cleaner look with a toned-down color scheme.Improved scan flow ? all scans now automatically check for and apply the latest database updates so you're always scanning with the latest protection. (Exception: this will not occur if you have the option to ?check for updates before scanning? disabled.)You?ll automatically be prompted to download new program updates for the beta whenever they?re available. You can check back to this thread for details on the latest changes included in the new versions.Simplified Quarantine flow ? threats detected are pre-selected for removal and users are presented with a single ?Remove Selected? button. Clicking ?Remove Selected? quarantines all checked items. If you uncheck any threats you will see a new dialog asking what action should be taken on the unselected items: Ignore Once, Ignore Always, Cancel.Improved malware protectio... Read more

Answer:Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.1.0 Beta

Love the new UI!!!!!http://prntscr.com/6c1rbuhttp://prntscr.com/6c1s29http://prntscr.com/6c1spz

1. 14-day trial of the PRO version is now available. This is optional to all users.2. Scheduler now has an edit button.3. User is now notified of program updates awaiting installation.

Overall Improvements:

1. Scheduling has been simplified, including relocation of scheduler.2. Website Blocking is now disabled when protection is turned off.3. Logs are sorted by date automatically.4. Updating is now much more efficient.5. All HKCU settings can now be set in HKLM to override user settings.6. Protection module now more efficient in terms of I/O read bytes.

Issues Fixed:

1. Fixed ignore list not working for default registry data, i.e. for Broken.OpenCommand.2. Add to ignore list menu item is now left enabled if show tooltip balloon is unchecked.3. User is now able to update from the system tray even if the scanner is open.4. Fixed full scan drive list updating issue.5. Fixed issue with protection module not honoring ignore list after an item is restored from the quarantined.6. Date format on update tab is now the same as the system tray.Click to expand...

For the last four years, ransomware has evolved into one of the biggest threats to cyber security that I?ve seen in a long time. Names like CryptoLocker, CryptoWall, and CTBLocker keep average computer users and IT security Jedis alike up at night. For good reason: Ransomware is cunning, effective, and proliferating, and the cyber security industry hasn?t really had an answer for it.After months of late nights and a few hundred gallons of Red Bull, Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware is ready for beta testing.

NOTE: BETA means not fully ready and installing a BETA product can lead to problematic results. You will be acting as a tester for the productIf you decide to take part in the beta test then go tohttps://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?/topic/177751-introducing-malwarebytes-anti-ransomware/

This thread is discussing a new product from the MalwareBytes team. It is currently undergoing BETA-testing --- meaning it's not a final/"polished" release, and may contain several "bugs". Anyone who downloads/tests this should consider him/her-self a "guinea pig".We normally don't post about BETA products, but given MalwareByte's stellar reputation, I thought this warranted an exception.Note: The official abbreviation for this product is MBARW (RW= RansomWare)... which should not be confused with MBAR (R=Rootkit).DISCLAIMER: I have NOT downloaded/tested this product.The following was excepted from https://blog.malwarebytes.org/news/2016/01/introducing-the-malwarebytes-anti-ransomware-beta/Introducing Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware BetaFor the last four years, ransomware has evolved into one of the biggest threats to cyber security that I’ve seen in a long time. Names like CryptoLocker, CryptoWall, and CTBLocker keep average computer users and IT security Jedis alike up at night. For good reason: Ransomware is cunning, effective, and proliferating, and the cyber security industry hasn’t really had an answer for it...Ransomware is easy to understand but hard to beat. It infects the machine, encrypts all files and then demands payment to get the files back...The ransomware we see today is so sophisticated that the advanced encryption it uses makes it impossible to... Read more

Answer:MalwareBytes Anti-RANSOM *BETA*

The following was copied/pasted from https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?/topic/177751-introducing-malwarebytes-anti-ransomware/We are very excited to announce the release the first Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware beta! As mentioned in the blog announcement by Marcin this beta is extremely exciting as it introduces the most innovative approach in the market today for protecting against ransomware; a completely proactive and signature-less technology that is able to detect and block even the most dangerous of ransomware variants like CryptoWall4, CryptoLocker, Tesla, and CTB-Locker. Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware monitors all activity in the computer and identifies actions which are typical of ransomware activity. It keeps track of all activity and, once it has enough evidence to determine a certain process or thread to be ransomware, blocks the infection and quarantines the ransomware before it has a chance to encrypt users' files. During development Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware has blocked every single ransomware variant we have thrown at it. We are extremely satisfied with its results and are excited to bring this technology to our user community for further testing. As this is the very first beta we do encourage beta users to install the product in non-production environments for testing purposes. Installation is very straight forward. Simply download and install from the link below. You can safely install Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware beta alongside Malwarebytes Anti... Read more

VERY IMPORTANT!!: Please note that you must first uninstall any earlier BETA versions prior to installing BETA 8. You will not see an upgrade notice in product for this version.

You can download BETA 8 from this link.

Change Log for Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware (BETA) 0.9.17

Improvements:Further fine-tuned behavioral detection techniquesMain GUI now closes to the tray instead of only minimizing to the taskbarAdded support to allow exclusion of folders in addition to individual filesPerformance improvements to prevent high CPU and memory usageFurther enhancements to prevent false positivesNumerous enhancements to harden the product against malicious tampering attemptsAdded basic command line functions for Business version to allow ability to start or stop protection, add or remove exclusions and restore an item from quarantineCreated an MSI version of the Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware installer for Business version (coming soon...)Improved side-by-side usage with other Business versions of Malwarebytes products: Malwarebytes Anti-Malware v. 1.x and Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit v. 1.xIssues Fixed:Fixed a crash that could occur after a detection and required rebootFixed issue where deselecting rows in Quarantine did not work properlyFixed issue where Dashboard showed mismatched protection state, e.g. showed as disabled even though it was properly enabled and activeFixed issue where a detection alert would displa... Read more

Answer:Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware (BETA) 0.9.17

Thanks for the update! Hyped once this goes into MB's signature product.

Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit BETA protects you from zero-day exploits targeting browser and application vulnerabilities. Its proprietary technology protects you in that critical period between the release of a new exploit and its security patch. And, unlike antivirus products, Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit BETA proactively prevents the exploit from installing its payload. Before it can do damage.FeaturesShields software vulnerabilities

Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware 0.9.18.797 Beta 9VERY IMPORTANT!!: [1] Malwarebytes 3 and MBARW - It is actually not possible to run the free version of Malwarebytes 3 and the standalone Anti-Ransomware Beta side-by-side, as they have components in common and are not designed to run in this way. If you wish to have both Malwarebytes on-demand scanning and Anti-Ransomware then a Premium license is the best option.(2) Using an older version? - Please note that if you did NOT receive an upgrade prompt from within an earlier beta version, you must first uninstall any earlier BETA versions prior to installing BETA 8. We have now enabled automatic upgrades for Beta 9, but they will take a while to get out to the entire population. If in doubt, you're always safe to do a full uninstall / reinstall.

A new problem in malwarebytes beta 2.00.0.0502. everyone who will upgrade to database 2014.02.14.07 will see the following problem (just in beta 2.00.0.0502. lower version will not experience that problem)Mbam staff working on the problemsee further information here: https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=142302

Temporary fix for the problem;after the bad update occurs, exit Malwarebytes Anti-Malware completely via the Exit option in the tray.Open the Program Files folder for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and open the folder found there named ${vars.product.appdata}Move the 3 files found there to the folder C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes Anti-MalwareOpen MBAM again and it should now be working.Remove any scheduled update you have for now and do not update manually until we give the all clear that the issue is fixed.After the bad update occurs, exit Malwarebytes Anti-Malware completely via the Exit option in the tray.Open the Program Files folder for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and open the folder found there named ${vars.product.appdata}Move the 3 files found there to the folder C:\ProgramData\Malwarebytes\Malwarebytes Anti-MalwareOpen MBAM again and it should now be working.Remove any scheduled update you have for now and do not update manually until we give the all clear that the issue is fixed.

Malwarebytes has released a beta of their anti-rootkit product, which can be downloaded here:http://downloads.malwarebytes.org/file/mbarThe program has the following features.Rootkits have the ability to infect the very core or ‘root’ of an operating system and hide the existence of certain processes and malicious programs from normal methods of detection. Rootkits can also enable continued privileged access to a computer to make system level modifications, leaving the system heavily compromised.Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit (MBAR) is designed to counteract malicious attempts to subvert base core subsystems of an OS which usually make it impossible to detect rootkits using conventional methods. Besides the general functionality of allowing a user to detect and remove rootkits automatically, MBAR contains a set of tools allowing to an experienced user to perform some actions to locate unknown rootkits and remove them manually. To protect itself from being terminated by a rootkit or other malware, MBAR uses Malwarebytes Chameleon technologies which prevent modification or removal or MBAR by malware which may reside on the system. This allows MBAR to complete the detection and removal process regardless of such attacks. MBAR uses an active internet connection to keep its database up to ensure that the most current definitions are used in order to detect and remove the latest 0-day rootkits.Scope of Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit:Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit (MBAR) has been teste... Read more

Answer:Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit beta is now publicly available

Just a bit more about the tool which is being used on the MBAM Malware Removal area of their forum - With warnings for backup first and only specific use.Its potentially a dangerous tool as it deals with the mechanism that controls booting of the computer. It was felt that it should only be provided to Trusted and Expert advisers until the tool was a bit more stable. It is now a public beta tool. It doesn't mean it still can't cause an issue but we feel it's been through enough testing that it is highly unlikely to cause a booting issue for most usersStill sounds like one for the Experts only and care in its use - Not a play toy - Always use ERUNT or similar at this time for backing up -

Hello SuperLost.. Do you still have the logs to post?What is your Operating System? Which browser do you use? Please run these for now. Please download Rkill by Grinler and save it to your desktop.Link 1Link 2Double-click on the Rkill desktop icon to run the tool.If using Vista, right-click on it and Run As Administrator.A black DOS box will briefly flash and then disappear. This is normal and indicates the tool ran successfully.If not, delete the file, then download and use the one provided in Link 2.If it does not work, repeat the process and attempt to use one of the remaining links until the tool runs.If the tool does not run from any of the links provided, please let me know.Do not reboot the computer, you will need to run the application again.Running GMER on 32 and 64 bit Systems -------------------- Please download GMER from one of the following locations and save it to your desktop: Main Mirror which will download a randomly named file Zipped Mirror - Unzip the file to its own folder such as C:\gmer Disconnect from the Internet and close all running programs Temporarily disable any real-time active protection It is very important you do not use your computer while GMER is running Double-click on the randomly named GMER icon GMER will open to the Rootkit/Malware tab and perform an automatic quick scan If you receive a warning about rootkit activity and are asked to fully scan your system click NO Please check in the Quick scan box Please u... Read more

I am overjoyed to announce the first public beta of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0. I know you've been waiting a very long time for this and so have we! The purpose of this beta is to get feedback from the people we care most about -- our users!

Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0 ships with a completely redesigned user interface to make the product easier to use, more informative, and provide quicker access to key functionality.We have built in and improved our Anti-Rootkit and Chameleon self-protection technologies that have been in beta for the past year. Additionally, we've rewritten Malicious Website Blocking and improved native x64 support. Most importantly, our detection and removal engine was significantly improved under the hood and kicks even more malware butt! This is the biggest rewrite we have ever undertaken, and we hope you?re thrilled with the result.

With the launch of 2.0, we'll also be moving to a subscription licensing model, $24.95 per year. As more and more people have come to rely on us for malware protection and cleanup, our costs in bandwidth, hosting fees, infrastructure, salaries of our researchers, QA department, and more have grown immensely. Though our company is about more than just making money, we are a company and we do have to make money to pay our staff to continue doing what they love, which is fighting malware. The subscription model will help us to be sustainable for the future while stayin... Read more

For those interested we have released the next public beta of our software. We would like to request that users test the new beta and post your feedback so that we can continue to improve the product.

https://forums.malwarebytes.org/inde...203-beta-test/

Thank you

Answer:Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0.3 Beta Test

I will look into it, thank you.

UPDATE:

Installed and it works just fine in windows 10 technical preview. The only thing is a visual glitch on the top bar of the app. (see screenshot) Every other function seems to work quite well in blocking threats and scanning and updating etc. (other than the known issues.) For scanning I did have scan for rootkits checked, and I enabled the explorer context entry. It also seems more responsive. I also have everything under advanced settings checked. Updated over top latest stable malwarebytes.

Recently installed Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit BETA program as I suspect there may be some malware on my system (because very slow loading several forum pages; difficulty in creating and replying to posts).

Basically the program will not scan. Get error messages "Initializing database failed" (or similar text) or "Could not initialize database"!?

After installation, downloaded the latest database before trying to scan. Didn't seem to be any issues with the download.

Using Windows 7 x64 SP1 and running MBAR as 'Run as administrator'.

Why is this program not working properly? Why the errors?

Answer:Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit BETA Errors!?

to Bleeping Computer.If you're having issues or specific error messages while using Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit (MBAR), please report them at the Malwarebytes Anti-Rootkit BETA Help forum so they can investigate and correct the problem.

For the last four years, ransomware has evolved into one of the biggest threats to cyber security that I?ve seen in a long time. Names like CryptoLocker, CryptoWall, and CTBLocker keep average computer users and IT security Jedis alike up at night. For good reason: Ransomware is cunning, effective, and proliferating, and the cyber security industry hasn?t really had an answer for it.

But we?ve got one now.

Ransomware is easy to understand but hard to beat. It infects the machine, encrypts all files and then demands payment to get the files back. Ransomware works so well that most variants will even remove themselves when the damage is done, knowing you have the choice of either paying the ransomware author to get your files back, or risk losing them forever.

The ransomware we see today is so sophisticated that the advanced encryption it uses makes it impossible to get your files back without paying the ransom. Even using backup systems isn?t an effective countermeasure because ransomware would actively look for different types of backup systems and encrypt them, too.

Most of today?s security software simply cannot protect you from ransomware. Ransomware does not act like traditional malware: some are automatically updated every day, and even use polymorphic (shapeshifting!) code to evade detection. This makes it exceedingly hard to detect.

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Popular software programs contain millions of line of code. Bad guys exploit flaws (vulnerabilities) in the code to deliver malware. Except when they can?t. Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit wraps three layers of security around popular browsers and applications, preventing exploits from compromising vulnerable code. Not an antivirus, but compatible with most antivirus, Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit is a small, specialized shield designed to protect you against one of the most dangerous forms of malware attacks. And it?s free.

We are nearing the completion of our beta test for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0. Below please find the change log for the release candidate. If all goes well, this build will be going live in about 2 weeks.Click to expand...

What's New:

Completely redesigned user interface to make the product easier to use, more informative, and providing quicker access to key functionalityQuick Scan has been renamed to Threat Scan, our recommended scan typeMalwarebytes Anti-Rootkit integrated into the scanner (available under Detection Settings)Malwarebytes Chameleon driver integrated to provide self-protection for the Premium version (available under Advanced Settings)Enhanced version of Malicious Website Protection for Windows Vista SP2 and above (better performance, added ability to exclude processes such as BitTorrent clients from Malicious Website Protection, ability to manually exclude IP addresses and individual URLs/websites by domain name)Native x64 system location scanning, detection and malware removalSubstantial improvements to core detection and removal technologyLanguage translations are now included with 2.0Several issues with rootkit removal and repair fixed Issue where databases were sometimes reported as corrupt after an update fixedObsolete Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.75 help file removed from 2.0 installerPath for folders and registry keys removed by scans are no longer reported as blankItems r... Read more

Malwarebytes announced Malwarebytes Secure Backup BETA, a online back utility developed with SOS Online Backup.

Once you open Malwarebytes Secure Backup, it'll automatically start a scan to help you back up pictures, videos, music, and documents.

The product is currently beta and Malwarebytes is offering 5 GB trials that are valid for 14 days. After that, you can upgrade to 100, 200, or 500 GB packages.[hr]

Malwarebytes said:

Malwarebytes Secure Backup BETA:Backs up your files to a secure cloud serverScans files automatically with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware*Shares only malware-free files with your friendsManages backups and restores from any web browser

Get the only online backup that protects your files against malware

Your hard drive crashes. You hit ?Save? without thinking and an important version is overwritten and lost forever. Someone accidentally deletes all the wedding pics. You restore an infected file to your new computer and end up having to start all over again.

Stuff happens.

Having a backup is a good idea. Having a backup that you can be confident is completely free of malware is a better idea.

Malwarebytes Secure Backup automatically backs up your important documents, music, photos, and videos to our state-of-the-art online data center. And these files are transmitted using military-grade encryp... Read more

For the last four years, ransomware has evolved into one of the biggest threats to cyber security that I?ve seen in a long time. Names like CryptoLocker, CryptoWall, and CTBLocker keep average computer users and IT security Jedis alike up at night. For good reason: Ransomware is cunning, effective, and proliferating, and the cyber security industry hasn?t really had an answer for it.

But we?ve got one now.

Ransomware is easy to understand but hard to beat. It infects the machine, encrypts all files and then demands payment to get the files back. Ransomware works so well that most variants will even remove themselves when the damage is done, knowing you have the choice of either paying the ransomware author to get your files back, or risk losing them forever.

The ransomware we see today is so sophisticated that the advanced encryption it uses makes it impossible to get your files back without paying the ransom. Even using backup systems isn?t an effective countermeasure because ransomware would actively look for different types of backup systems and encrypt them, too.

Most of today?s security software simply cannot protect you from ransomware. Ransomware does not act like traditional malware: some are automatically updated every day, and even use polymorphic (shapeshifting!) code to evade detection. This makes it exceedingly hard to detect.

Thank you all for your wonderful feedback. I'm excited to announce a second public beta of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0. The following changes have been made.Malwarebytes Anti-Malware now scans the registry hives (HKCU keys) for all user accounts instead of just the current user account so that a single scan can now detect and remove all malware and malware traces from the entire systemChameleon now functions for running Malwarebytes Anti-Malware against infectionsChameleon updated to deal with the latest rogue/fake AV infectionsSeveral application crashes fixedSeveral issues causing BSODs under certain scenarios fixedScan and protection logs improved to use more consistent formattingSeveral items in the UI will now display in their translated language instead of showing only in EnglishScan results can now be saved at the end of a scan prior to taking any actions against detected itemsThreats quarantined by Malware Protection may now be restored without rebooting the systemQuarantine tab now refreshes to display recently quarantined threats without restarting Malwarebytes Anti-MalwareScan logs are no longer blank under certain scenariosHTML and BBC options removed from export log functionNumber for objects detected during scans is no longer misalignedMalwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium now functions correctly on XP with self-protection enabledDashboard now informs user when they have a 1.x license key installed but no 2.x key and gives them the opportunit... Read more

Several notifications removed based on user feedback so that there are now fewer pop-upsAmount of system RAM used by Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Premium/Trial significantly reducedMemory leak in scans fixedMemory leak in database updates fixedScan speed improved drastically on some systems where scans were very slow in previous betasBrowsing speed now faster when Malicious Website Protection is enabled than in previous betas on some systemsMultiple items may now be selected in Quarantine for deleting or restoring at onceSeveral issues with limited user accounts fixedScans now run as expected under limited user accounts (it is still highly recommended that users scan regularly from an administrative user account in order to detect and remove all threats from the system)Malware Exclusions and Web Exclusions are now retained when upgrading from one version of 2.0 to another"Help" button in About tab now opens Malwarebytes Support webpageMBAMService no longer crashes when upgrading from version 1.75 PRO or trialProtection is no longer disabled after upgrading from previous 2.0 versionsMalwarebytes Anti-Malware no longer crashes under some circumstances after updatesLegal text removed from About tabAntirootkit Database and Malware Database versions now identified separately in scan logsScan logs now contain more information about protection and license statusScan logs now list status of Chameleon self-protectionScan logs now... Read more

? Improved reliability and performance of the update process.? Detection and removal engine enhancements.? System tray icon now dynamically displays selected language.? Settings for Protection Module behavior can be changed without protection being active.? Improved DOR (Delete On Reboot) technology to enhance threat removal process.? Restructured log formats to include greater detail on system information and detected threats.? Improved error messages to make them more user friendly.? Scheduled updates now occur within 15 minutes of scheduled time.? Custom log locations now displayed in Logs tab.? Protection logs can be saved in custom locations.? Program version release date now displayed on About tab.

The new Malwarebytes Chameleon technology looks very interesting and will defently help when trying to remove an infection... I've just download the this build so I have no idea how it works..but I'll test it.As far as the User Interface go, everything is almost the same... nothing really changed....

I'm very excited to write to you today about the relase of the new Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware Beta! MBARW is a brand new Anti-Ransomware application by Malwarebytes that employs never before used tatics to detect and stop Ransomware before it destorys your files. MBARW is the evolution from CryptoMonitor from EasySync Solutions, which was created by myself. Malwarebytes accuired EasySync Solutions, and hired me to come work on their Anti-Ransomware team where MBARW was made. The application has evolved into a complete revolutionary application in the fight against Ransomware and is way ahead of where we left off with CryptoMonitor in terms of development.

We hope that you will join us for our first beta of this new exciting application and give us any comments, feedback, or bug reports you may find. Of course I will always be here to answer your questions also!

More Information on Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware:https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?/topic/177751-introducing-malwarebytes-anti-ransomware/

Official Announcement from Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware:https://blog.malwarebytes.org/news/2016/01/introducing-the-malwarebytes-anti-ransomware-beta/

Been using this since it was ExploitShield, before being acquired by Malwarebytes. It works silently, without issues and very small footprint. I can recommend this wholeheartedly.

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Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit BETA protects you from zero-day exploits targeting browser and application vulnerabilities. Its proprietary technology protects you in that critical period between the release of a new exploit and its subsequent security patch. And, unlike antivirus products, Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit BETA proactively prevents the exploit from installing its payload. Before it can do damage.

New Features:• New technique for detecting memory exploit payloads.• New techniques for blocking exploits at stage 1.• New MBAE Exploit Test application to verify MBAE is operational.• Fixed crash under IE10 when visiting Adobe's website.• Fixed crash of Chrome and others when using Silverlight.• Fixed crash while watching Netflix.

Malwarebytes : Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit

New Exploit Test. In the installation directory you will find mbae-test.exe

A Guy

Answer:Malwarebytes Anti-Exploait 0.9.4.1000 Beta Released

Thank you A Guy that is great news. Because I down to one computer at this time I will wait until it's out of beta.

Today we have released the beta of our next-generation product, Malwarebytes 3.0! This product is built to provide comprehensive protection against today?s threat landscape so that you can finally replace your traditional antivirus.

Our engineers have spent the last year building this product from the ground up and have combined our Anti-Malware, Anti-Exploit, Anti-Ransomware, Website Protection, and Remediation technologies all into a single product which we simply call ?Malwarebytes.? And it scans your computer 3-4 times faster!

When we launch Malwarebytes 3.0, we are confident that you can finally replace your traditional antivirus, thanks to our innovative and layered approach to preventing malware infections using a healthy combination of proactive and signature-less technologies. While signatures are still effective against threats like potentially unwanted programs, the majority of our malware detection events already come from our signature-less technologies like our Anti-Exploit and Anti-Ransomware; that trend will only continue to grow. For many of you, this is something you already know, since over 50% of our customers already run Malwarebytes as their sole security software, without any third-party antivirus. But rest assured, we will continue to support compatibility if you choose to use a third-party antivirus or other security software alongside Malwarebytes 3.0.

With the combination of our Anti-Malware ($24.95), Anti-Exploit ($24.95) and Anti-Ransomwa... Read more

I'm very excited to write to you today about the relase of the new Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware Beta! MBARW is a brand new Anti-Ransomware application by Malwarebytes that employs never before used tatics to detect and stop Ransomware before it destorys your files. MBARW is the evolution from CryptoMonitor from EasySync Solutions, which was created by myself. Malwarebytes accuired EasySync Solutions, and hired me to come work on their Anti-Ransomware team where MBARW was made. The application has evolved into a complete revolutionary application in the fight against Ransomware and is way ahead of where we left off with CryptoMonitor in terms of development.

We hope that you will join us for our first beta of this new exciting application and give us any comments, feedback, or bug reports you may find. Of course I will always be here to answer your questions also!

More Information on Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware:https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?/topic/177751-introducing-malwarebytes-anti-ransomware/

Official Announcement from Malwarebytes Anti-Ransomware:https://blog.malwarebytes.org/news/2016/01/introducing-the-malwarebytes-anti-ransomware-beta/

Today we have released the beta of our next-generation product, Malwarebytes 3.0! This product is built to provide comprehensive protection against today?s threat landscape so that you can finally replace your traditional antivirus.

Our engineers have spent the last year building this product from the ground up and have combined our Anti-Malware, Anti-Exploit, Anti-Ransomware, Website Protection, and Remediation technologies all into a single product which we simply call ?Malwarebytes.? And it scans your computer 3-4 times faster!

When we launch Malwarebytes 3.0, we are confident that you can finally replace your traditional antivirus, thanks to our innovative and layered approach to preventing malware infections using a healthy combination of proactive and signature-less technologies. While signatures are still effective against threats like potentially unwanted programs, the majority of our malware detection events already come from our signature-less technologies like our Anti-Exploit and Anti-Ransomware; that trend will only continue to grow. For many of you, this is something you already know, since over 50% of our customers already run Malwarebytes as their sole security software, without any third-party antivirus. But rest assured, we will continue to support compatibility if you choose to use a third-party antivirus or other security software a... Read more

Beta Key: 4228L-X2VPM-LY6PT-HXNZQ-DYWPTIf you would like to test a different version than the one you have installed, download the version you want to test. Run the installer, and then your VIPRE will be upgraded to the new version. You will need to use the beta key that corresponds to the version you downloaded for testing.If you are running version 8 or 9 of any VIPRE version, you can upgrade by checking the beta flag in your installation and then checking for software updates.... Read more

Thank you for posting the announcement.For those reading this topic, please note that this program is a beta version of a product and not completely tested to ensure its stability or reliability.What is beta software?After an initial round of in-house testing, software publishers often release new programs to be tested by the public. These pre-release versions are called beta software, usually denoted by a "b" in the version number, e.g., Netscape Navigator 2.0b5. Since the publisher couldn't possibly test the software under all possible conditions, it is reasonable to expect that wider use of the software may uncover problems that were not discovered during in-house testing. The publisher expects to be notified when users find such problems so that the program can be fixed before its official release.In general, you should expect to run into bugs whenever using any piece of beta software. These bugs may range in severity from minor features that don't work to problems that cause your computer to crash. You should decide whether the benefit of new features in a beta program outweighs the risk of program instability before choosing to use a piece of beta software. You should also be aware ...you should not expect the same level of support as you would receive for an official release version of the program.Beta version software is useful for internal demonstrations, testing and previews to select customers, but may be unstable and not yet ready for a release candidate stage. Th... Read more

This link is posted in the announcement but in case folks miss it....Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.00 Beta Test -- KNOWN ISSUESThe following are the known issues for the first MBAM 2.0 Beta:* You should uninstall Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 1.75 first and reboot prior to installing the 2.0 beta if running Malwarebytes Anti-Malware PRO or the free Trial. You do not need to run mbam-clean.exe.* English is the only language available at this time. Additional languages will be available for release.

Improvements:Changed some of the terminology used in scan results and scan logs to make them clearerEnabling or disabling self-protection should now be more responsive under most circumstancesEach language name is now listed in its native tongue rather than being translated to make switching languages easierBlank window is no longer observed flashing on screen during startup and shut down of system whenMalwarebytes Anti-Malware is running in the tray on Windows Vista and newer operating systemsMain program window now opens to the Dashboard by default to simplify navigation

Issues Fixed:Several crashes and BSOD issues fixed with rootkit scanningScan speed improved with rootkit scanning enabled under some circumstancesRootkit scans should no longer hang indefinitely under certain conditionsCompatibility issues with certain VPN client software fixedProtection no longer fails to start after upgrade under some circumstances when self-protection is active prior to upgradingEntire General Settings tab now responds to clicks correctlySeveral issues with Access Policy restrictions not restricting access as they shouldEditing the Access Policy password no longer results in restricted areas of the software being inaccessible when the correct password is enteredAccess Policy feature now functions when Bitdefender Total Security is installedManual scan of individual files and folders using context ... Read more

Answer:Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.0.2.1007 Public BETA Released.

Compatibility issues with certain VPN client software fixed

Private Internet Access included, I hope. Only reason I turned off Website Scanning was because of this.

We've re-architected the underlying application so it now runs as a standard Windows Service instead of as a stand-alone EXE which used to be launched from the TaskScheduler. This new architecture means that MBAE now works in multi-user environments (multiple logged-on users and server environments) and it also limits the operations that non-admin users can perform. Therefore only admins can stop the protection, clear the logs or add/delete exclusions.Nice improvement.

Build 2.0.2.1010 is now available. One issue discovered during testing of the last beta was fixed.

https://forums.malwarebytes.org/index.php?showtopic=147144#entry827398Download: https://malwarebytes.box.com/s/1wxu1y55b4ipujgvzdfoI manually updated on top of 2.0.2.1009, without turning off Self Protection (SP), and a clean install was not necessary for me. A system restart was however mandatory.After the restart, my first non-defragmented HDD Hyper Scan, with all options off, took 2:24 - a Threat scan, with everything checked, took 8:42. Yes - these times are relative but impressive and should still be representative.

Hi... just found this forum & know this ques has been asked/answered before...but I am new to malwarebytes, so excuse my ignorance. Have downloaded latest version twice from majorgeeks and once from cnet, but keep getting French version even tho I specify English. How can I get the English version? Thanks.

Answer:new version malwarebytes

Since this is not a malware issue per se.....I have moved your thread to the software section.

Just updated MalwareBytes and it downloaded a new version,So not sure if this is something new or maybe I missed the original update.

Answer:New Version of MalwareBytes

You should be able to update it from your own version of Malwarebytes but it can be downloaded from here for those that have not used it before.http://www.filehippo.com/downloadmalwarebytesanti_malware/

Hi! This can be moved to the appropriate section. I wanted everyone here to know that Malwarebytes has a new version 3.05. I just now down loaded and installed it. It removed my Beta version of Malwarebytes Anti Exploit, and combined them it in this new version! It is my understanding that Malwarebytes has now combined some of their programs in this new version. Here's link where you can learn more about this new version. If I find more details, I will post back here! If any member has more details, please post here.https://blog.malwarebytes.com/malwar...s-replacement/

Answer:Malwarebytes has a new version 3.05!

Thanks. I recently got the upgrade, but it's kinda messy. The "turn on real-time protection" notification is killing me. Ha ha. I get it all the time, even though it's already turned on. :D

Malwarebytes released version 1.61 today.I tried to update using the auto update on a W7 x64 PC and it failed.I ran the mbam-clean uninstall utility and downloaded/installed version 1.61 without issues.Had to re-register and reconfigure the options.I'll wait a few days to see if others report auto update issues to MBAM before updating other PC's.

Here is a link with release notes and download link.Malwarebytes 1.61 Released - Malwarebytes Forum

I have the pay version and have it set under "Settings" > "Updater Settings" > have "Download and Install Program Updates If Available" checked and also "Notify Me When Update is Ready for Installation" checked. I am not getting any updates. I have to manually get the program updates. Is there something I have not checked?

A new version of Malwarebytes is available for those that use it.new version.link textUsers can get the update from the old version updates.You also get a fortnight to use the Pro Version to see how you get on with it.

I know very little about computers/viruses etc etc, but always seem to have managed ok with AVG. Recently my computer slowed right down, and I was advised to install "Malwarebytes" which found 5 viruses. AVG didn't seem to have identified that I had a problem. Should I bother downloading the new AVG Version 9, or should I just stick with this new "Malwarebytes" thingy???Thanks

We’re happy to announce that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.2.0.1024 was released today.

We’ll be rolling out the update to all current users slowly over time, but if you’d like to download the full installer now you can do so from this link.

Here's what’s new in v.2.2.0:

Improvements:Full support for Windows 10 operating system addedEnhanced safeguards to prevent false positives on legitimate filesImproved rootkit scanning to prevent false positives for Unknown.Rootkit.Driver and Unknown.Rootkit.VBRMinor user interface edits including updated Scan Results view and updated top navigation menuAdded ability to sort the columns in Quarantine table under History tabImproved handling of scheduled updates set to run on reboot to prevent repeated missed updatesImproved messaging in limited user accounts when an action requiring Admin privileges is attemptedNew message added when Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is running in a business environmentUpdated License Agreement includedIssues Fixed:Fixed security vulnerability and enhanced Malwarebytes Anti-Malware self-protection (Thanks to Joxean Koret for alerting Malwarebytes to the vulnerability.)F... Read more

Answer:Latest Version of Malwarebytes

New 1.75.0.1300 WHQL version of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware released. See first post for more details.

Latest Version of Malwarebytes Released
Information
Version 3.1.2.1733
Release Date: May 10th 2017

Malwarebytes download link

Malwarebytes Trial Download Page

Release Notes: Malwarebytes 3.1 (Latest version)

You can install this new version directly over any earlier Malwarebytes version you might be running.

Here's What's New & Improved:

Performance/protective capability:

Multiple enhancements result in reduction of memory usageFaster load time and responsiveness of third-party applicationsImproved performance of Web ProtectionFaster Malwarebytes 3 program startup time and responsiveness of user interfaceNew detection and protection layer with machine learning based anomaly detection (to be deployed gradually even if it shows ?enabled? under Settings)Improved Self-Protection by requiring escalated privileges to disable protections or deactivate a licenseEnhanced malware protection techniques and remediation capabilitiesAdded an automatic monthly scheduled scan in Free mode
Usability:

Added ability to control the priority of manual scans on the systemAdded setting to turn off ?Real-Time Protection turned off? notifications when protection was specifically disabled by the userAdded ability to exclude the last website blocked by Web Protection via the tray menuFixed several defects related to configuring Custom Scans, including selecting child folders and fixing issues with touch screensFixed problem where a right-click context s... Read more

Answer:Latest Version of Malwarebytes

I have this running on 10TP and 8.1 on Surface Pro 3. Even though it has adopted a lot of the ever-trending flat look, the first thing that will catch your eye is the new progress bar. MUCH cleaner and intuitive than the text dropdown progress in 2.03. Also seems to be snappier. In all, I like it. A keeper.

MalwareBytes self-updated on my system yesterday to version 2.0.1.1004. The first scan I did froze and when I tried to close it, I got a pop-up saying the program was not responding. Today when I booted up, the HD light stayed on quite some time. I opened the Task Manager and mbam was using 30% CPU and I now have an icon for it in my taskbar which wasn't there in the previous version. How can I get rid if the icon (customizing the taskbar to "Show Only Notifications" didn't get rid of it)? Also how to get mbam processes out of the Processes in Task Manager (mbam.exe, mbamscheduler.exe and mbamservice.exe) which weren't there previously? I tried End Process, but they keep reappearing. Should I even try to disable them?

Answer:Anyone else have problems with the new version of MalwareBytes?

Can I get a link for the free MalwareBytes to download. They have a 14 day free trial version but that is actually the full version with a 14 day trial period. I'm not interested in that, I want the one that is the free version forever if yow decide not to upgrade to their full version.

would you buy the full version of malwarebytes? i found it for $10, and am not sure whether or not i should buy it...Edit: Moved topic from All Other Applications to the more appropriate forum. ~ Animal

Answer:using malwarebytes full version

It's an excellent program and 10 bucks (if it's a legal deal) is a steal.

I was trying to download the FREE version of Malwarebytes, but seem to be always going to a page that says "Free Trial." I don't want the free trial, I want the Free version.Is that FREE version still available for my WinXP?If so, where can I get it?

Thank you.

P.S. My Win7 automatically updated my FREE MB version to the current 2.2.1 1043. But that didn't happen on my WinXP computer.

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We’ve just started rolling out a new patch update for Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, v.2.1.8.1057, through the standard Malwarebytes Anti-Malware program update service.

This update is being sent out slowly to start so only a small number of users will receive it today. But we hope to ramp up quickly over the next week or so. We haven’t posted any information on our website yet about this release, but that will come as soon as the update has been made more widely available.

You can download the full 2.1.8.1057 installer by clicking here.

Here's what’s new in v.2.1.8:

Improvements:License key is now displayed on the My Account screenRemaining subscription duration now displayed on My Account screenImplemented other licensing improvements to clarify license statusEnhanced protection capabilities of Malwarebytes Anti-Malware Web ProtectionNumerous enhancements to prepare for full compatibility with Windows 10Enhanced Malwarebytes Chameleon's ability to fully restore Malwarebytes functionality when affected by a malware infectionUpdated data collection techniques to improve malware research and analysisRemoved "Exclude" button on Website Blocked notification to reduce ina... Read more

Answer:Latest Version of Malwarebytes

The Chameleon is great I believe it lets people delete threats easily and lets MBAM run when blocked, small but useful update.

We?re happy to announce that Malwarebytes Anti-Malware 2.2.0.1024 was released today.

We?ll be rolling out the update to all current users slowly over time, but if you?d like to download the full installer now you can do so from this link.

Here's what?s new in v.2.2.0:

Improvements:
Full support for Windows 10 operating system addedEnhanced safeguards to prevent false positives on legitimate filesImproved rootkit scanning to prevent false positives for Unknown.Rootkit.Driver and Unknown.Rootkit.VBRMinor user interface edits including updated Scan Results view and updated top navigation menuAdded ability to sort the columns in Quarantine table under History tabImproved handling of scheduled updates set to run on reboot to prevent repeated missed updatesImproved messaging in limited user accounts when an action requiring Admin privileges is attemptedNew message added when Malwarebytes Anti-Malware is running in a business environmentUpdated License Agreement included
Issues Fixed:
Fixed security vulnerability and enhanced Malwarebytes Anti-Malware self-protection (Thanks to Joxean Koret for alerting Malwarebytes to the vulnerability.)Fixed ... Read more